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Process Engineering Maintenance

Qualification Structure

The Qualification Structure requires candidates to complete Common Mandatory units followed

by a choice of pathways. The pathways may be either Electrical, Mechanical or Instrument

and Control. Having chosen the preferred pathway, candidates will be required to complete

further Mandatory units followed by a choice of Optional units.

Document detail: Process Engineering Maintenance Level 2 Electrical NVQ & SVQ

Process Engineering Maintenance Level 2 Mechanical NVQ & SVQ

Process Engineering Maintenance Level 2 Instrument and Control NVQ & SVQ

Process Engineering Maintenance Level 3 Electrical NVQ & SVQ

Process Engineering Maintenance Level 3 Mechanical NVQ & SVQ

Process Engineering Maintenance Level 3 Instrument and Control NVQ & SVQ

Who is the Qualification for:

The above qualifications may be suitable for you if you have one of the following job roles:

Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineering Technician Electronics Engineer / Technician Engineering Maintenance Fitter / Technician Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineering Technician Oil and Gas Engineer Oil and Gas Industry Technician

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 2

100/4829/7 (NVQ)

Electrical

31st December 2010

31st December 2012

Level 2

G7MH22 (SVQ)

Electrical

31st July 2011

31st July 2013

Total Number of Units Required: 8

Mandatory Units

C2.1 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process plant and equipment

C2.2 Hand over process plant and equipment

C2.3 Deal with hazards

C2.4 Contribute to effective working relationships in process engineering maintenance

E2.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on electrical process plant and equipment

Optional Units

3 units required, where 1 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C2.5 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process plant and equipment

E2.2 Prepare materials for the maintenance of electrical process plant and equipment

E2.3 Prepare process plant and equipment in support of electrical engineering activities

C2.6 Prepare loads for moving

C2.7 Move loads

Option B

E2.4 Assemble components of electrical process plant and equipment

E2.5 Remove components from electrical process plant and equipment

E2.6 Replace components in electrical process plant and equipment

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 2

100/4829/7 (NVQ)

Mechanical

31st December 2010

31st December 2012

Level 2

G7MM22 (SVQ)

Mechanical

31st July 2011

31st July 2013

Total Number of Units Required: 8

Mandatory Units

C2.1 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process plant and equipment

C2.2 Hand over process plant and equipment

C2.3 Deal with hazards

C2.4 Contribute to effective working relationships in process engineering maintenance

M2.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on mechanical process plant and equipment

Optional Units

3 units required, where 1 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C2.5 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process plant and equipment

M2.2 Prepare materials for the maintenance of mechanical process plant and equipment

M2.3 Prepare process plant and equipment in support of mechanical engineering activities

C2.6 Prepare loads for moving

C2.7 Move loads

Option B

M2.4 Assemble components of mechanical process plant and equipment

M2.5 Remove components from mechanical process plant and equipment

M2.6 Replace components in mechanical process plant and equipment

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 2

100/4829/7 (NVQ)

Instrument & Control

31st December 2010

31st December 2012

Level 2

G7MK22 (SVQ)

Instrument & Control

31st July 2011

31st July 2013

Total Number of Units Required: 8

Mandatory Units

C2.1 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process plant and equipment

C2.2 Hand over process plant and equipment

C2.3 Deal with hazards

C2.4 Contribute to effective working relationships in process engineering maintenance

I2.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on instrument and control plant and equipment

Optional Units

3 units required, where 1 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C2.5 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process plant and equipment

I2.2 Prepare materials for the maintenance of instrument and control process plant and equipment

I2.3 Prepare process plant and equipment in support of instrument and control engineering activities

C2.6 Prepare loads for moving

C2.7 Move loads

Option B

I2.4 Assemble components of instrument and control process plant and equipment

I2.5 Remove components from instrument and control process plant and equipment

I2.6 Replace components in instrument and control process plant and equipment

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 3

100/4830/3 (NVQ)

Electrical

31st December 2010

31st December 2013

Level 3

G7MJ23 (SVQ)

Electrical

31st July 2011

31st July 2014

Total Number of Units Required: 12

Mandatory Units

C3.1 Hand over process engineering plant and equipment

C3.2 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

C3.3 Minimize risks to life, property and the environment

C3.4 Work safely, minimize risk and comply with emergency procedures

C3.5 Contribute to effective working relationships

E3.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment

E3.2 Deal with variations and defects in electrical plant and equipment

E3.3 Diagnose and determine the causes of faults in electrical plant and equipment

Optional Units

4 units required where 2 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C3.6 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

E3.4 Prepare equipment in support of electrical engineering activities

E3.5 Prepare materials for the maintenance of electrical plant and equipment

E3.6 Adjust electrical plant and equipment to meet operational requirements

E3.7 Remove components from electrical plant and equipment

E3.8 Replace components in electrical plant and equipment

E3.9 Determine the feasibility of repair of components from electrical plant and equipment

Option B

E3.10 Interpret detailed electrical information from technical sources

E3.11 Read and extract information from electrical engineering drawings and specifications

E3.12 Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures on electrical plant and equipment

E3.13 Establish that an electrical engineering process has been completed to specification

E3.14 Test the performance and condition of electrical plant and equipment

E3.15 Monitor the performance and condition of electrical plant and equipment

E3.16 Assess the performance and condition of electrical plant and equipment

E3.17 Inspect electrical plant and equipment

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 3

100/4830/3 (NVQ)

Mechanical

31st December 2010

31st December 2013

Level 3

G7MG23 (SVQ)

Mechanical

31st July 2011

31st July 2014

Total Number of Units Required: 12

Mandatory Units

C3.1 Hand over process engineering plant and equipment

C3.2 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

C3.3 Minimize risks to life, property and the environment

C3.4 Work safely, minimize risk and comply with emergency procedures

C3.5 Contribute to effective working relationships

M3.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment

M3.2 Deal with variations and defects in mechanical plant and equipment

M3.3 Diagnose and determine the causes of faults in mechanical plant and equipment

Optional Units

4 units required where 2 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C3.6 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

M3.4 Prepare equipment in support of engineering activities

M3.5 Prepare materials for the maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment

M3.6 Adjust mechanical plant and equipment to meet operational requirements

M3.7 Remove components from mechanical plant and equipment

M3.8 Replace components in mechanical plant and equipment

M3.9 Determine the feasibility of repair of components from mechanical plant and equipment

Option B

M3.10 Interpret detailed mechanical information from technical sources

M3.11 Read and extract information from mechanical engineering drawings and specifications

M3.12 Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures whilst maintaining mechanical plant and equipment

M3.13 Establish that an engineering maintenance process has been completed to specification

M3.14 Test and monitor the performance and condition of mechanical plant and equipment

M3.15 Monitor the performance and condition of mechanical plant and equipment

M3.16 Assess the performance and condition of mechanical plant and equipment

M3.17 Inspect mechanical plant and equipment

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Process Engineering Maintenance

Pathway

Last Registration Date

Last Certification Date

Level 3

100/4830/3 (NVQ)

Instrument & Control

31st December 2010

31st December 2013

Level 3

G7ML23 (SVQ)

Instrument & Control

31st July 2011

31st July 2014

Total Number of Units Required: 12

Mandatory Units

C3.1 Hand over process engineering plant and equipment

C3.2 Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

C3.3 Minimize risks to life, property and the environment

C3.4 Work safely, minimize risk and comply with emergency procedures

C3.5 Contribute to effective working relationships

I3.1 Carry out planned maintenance procedures on instrument and control systems

I3.2 Deal with variations and defects in instrument and control systems

I3.3 Diagnose and determine the causes of faults in instrument and control systems

Optional Units

4 units required where 2 must be from Option A plus 2 further units from Option B:

Option A

C3.6 Prepare work areas for the maintenance of process engineering plant and equipment

I3.4 Prepare equipment required for maintaining instrument and control systems

I3.5 Prepare materials required for maintaining instrument and control systems

I3.6 Adjust instrument and control systems to meet operational requirements

I3.7 Remove components from instrument and control systems

I3.8 Replace components in instrument and control systems

I3.9 Determine the feasibility of repair of components from instrument and control systems

Option B

I3.10 Interpret detailed instrument and control information from technical sources

I3.11 Read and extract information from instrument and control engineering drawings and specifications

I3.12 Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures whilst maintaining instrument and control systems

I3.13 Establish that an engineering maintenance process has been completed to specification

I3.14 Test the performance and condition of instrument and control systems

I3.15 Monitor the performance and condition of instrument and control systems

I3.16 Assess the performance and condition of instrument and control systems

I3.17 Inspect instrument and control systems